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Raspberry Frosted Lemon Cookies make the perfect springtime treat full of citrus and berries. The frosting is naturally coloured and flavoured with raspberry powder and the soft, buttery cookies have fresh lemon zest for lots of flavour. These would be a great treat to make …
This delightful coffeecake is reminiscent of summer with a wild blueberry jam filling. The light, fluffy cake is then topped with a crunchy, buttery streusel. Serve this Blueberry Crumble Coffeecake as a decadent brunch item or save it for dessert! What do I need to …
Winter Storm Elliott is upon us, so it’s been a cozy snow day at home. Thankfully work closed for the day, so Daniel and I got to spend the day hunkered down. Even though the wind chills have been -30 degrees, we’ve still had to …
I filled my bowl with peanut butter, powdered sugar, and butter and turned on the mixer. As I folded in some crisp rice cereal, the aroma of Christmastime wafted around the kitchen. Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles only seem to come around once a year, but …
A few weeks ago, my family celebrated our seventh annual Fall Fun Day! I can’t believe this tradition has been going so long already! One of the most essential parts of Fall Fun Day is going apple picking. It was a little tricky this year …
Hi everyone! Sorry it’s been so long since I’ve posted a new recipe! I intended to get these Pumpkin Oat Breakfast Cookies out a few weeks ago, but since I’m back to working full time AND back in school, it’s been a little crazy around …
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cookies are made with sprouted oats, shredded zucchini, and dark chocolate. They’re a great way to use up zucchini and add some veggies to dessert, while still being buttery and delicious!
This Spiced Peach Pandowdy is full of browned butter, juicy peaches, plenty of warm spices, and a splash of whiskey too. The caramelly fruit filling is baked with a flaky whole wheat pie crust and it’s all topped off with some freshly whipped cream! Although …
Black Raspberry Mascarpone Ice Cream is a refreshing summer treat full of seasonal wild berries. It’s made with fresh mascarpone cheese, sweetened with raw honey, and swirled with a homemade black raspberry sauce. Top with extra fresh berries and you’ll have the perfect cold dessert …
Strawberry Lemon Mascarpone Tart is made with fluffy, whipped mascarpone cheese spread over a homemade graham cracker crust, and topped with freshly sliced strawberries. This dessert is perfect for summer when berries are in season and you’re craving something cold and not excessively sweet!
This decadent Silky Chocolate Mousse Brûlée is made with a rich, bittersweet chocolate cream and is topped with perfectly caramelised sugar. It only requires about 15 minutes of hands-on time and is naturally gluten and egg free. Plus this mousse is ideal for summer being …
Summertime is here which means all things strawberry and rhubarb. For Memorial Day this past weekend, I made a Lemon Berry Mascarpone Pie along with this delicious Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp. It has a balance of sweet strawberries and tart rhubarb with a delightfully buttery oat …
Pinot Noir Chocolate Truffles are rich, decadent, and indulgent. These French confectionaries made with dark chocolate and dry red wine for a satisfying, bittersweet treat. What do I need to make Pinot Noir Chocolate Truffles? Pinot Noir Chocolate Truffles are essentially scoops of chilled ganache …
This delightful coffeecake encompasses the flavours of spring with a fresh strawberry rhubarb jam filling. The light, fluffy cake is then topped with a crunchy, buttery streusel. Strawberry Rhubarb Coffee Cake can be served as an indulgent breakfast or enjoyed as delicious dessert throughout the …
Matcha Frosted Lemon Cookies make the perfect springtime treat full of citrus and green tea. The frosting is naturally coloured with pure matcha tea powder and the soft, buttery cookies have fresh lemon zest for lots of flavour. What do I need to make Matcha …
These Irish Chocolate Cupcakes are baked with Guinness beer, filled with Irish whiskey ganache, and topped with rich bourbon cream frosting. These mouthwatering cupcakes will spice up any celebrations this St. Patrick’s Day! What to I need to make Irish Chocolate Cupcakes? Here’s a list …
Dark Chocolate Merlot Cheesecake is a rich, decadent cake with an egg-free, chocolate cheesecake base atop a delicate graham cracker crust. It’s finished off with a sweet, homemade Merlot reduction-the perfect combination of cheese, chocolate and wine! Dark Chocolate Merlot Cheesecake Ingredients Here’s a list …
These no-bake treats are rich and sweet without all the extra sugar. I wouldn’t call them a “superfood” by any stretch, but these Healthier Scotcheroo Bars certainly have way less sugar without compromising that classic flavor we all know and love. Ingredients for Healthier Scotcheroo …
Having family friends on the east coast meant that Vermont was always a favorite vacation spot for my family. On one of the trips when I was seven or eight, our friends made some delicious, egg free gingerbread cookies that were safe for me. A …
Gingerbread Spice Cake is frosted with a thin layer of mascarpone cream cheese frosting and decorated with sugared cranberries and rosemary trees. The cake is made entirely with whole wheat flour and sweetened with pure maple syrup and a hint of molasses. I hope you …
‘Tis the season for cheesecake, so today I’m going to share a recipe for a universal cheesecake crust that is gluten free and much healthier than most conventional crusts. Most of my cheesecakes call for a homemade graham cracker or cookie crust, but you can …
Baking Christmas cookies has always been one of my most loved traditions. Growing up, my favorite kind were the cutout sugar cookies that I decorated with sprinkles and homemade frosting. These days, I have so many recipes for Christmas treats that I could never make …
Last month, my family celebrated our sixth annual Fall Fun Day! Since it was our first year at the Fricke Farmhouse, our itinerary looked a little different than previous years. After a delicious breakfast of Belgian pumpkin waffles, we made our first top at Tom …
Summer is quickly coming to a close and the crispness of fall (and all the recipes that come with it) are moving in fast. I can hardly wait. But before I totally dive into all things fall, I want to close out summer cooking with …
Nothing says summer like a Lemon Berry Mascarpone Pie. There’s no two ways about it. Maybe it’s the cool, refreshing cream filling, the wild berries that are in season, or the blend of red, white, and blue that makes it the perfect fit for holiday …
Summertime is around the corner and that means bon fires and s’mores. The problem is that prepackaged graham crackers are full of artificial flavors and preservatives. They taste okay, but once you try homemade graham crackers, there’s no comparison! These little cookies are crunchy, buttery, …
Rhubarb season is in full swing, and since I’m such a proponent of local/seasonal eating, it’ll be showing up in plenty of recipes these days. My favorite way to use it is with strawberries in a strawberry rhubarb coffee cake (recipe to come later this …